Patient Care Associate-PCA-Med/Surg-PRN-Shifts Vary

MHM Support Services; Washington; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO accrual starts immediately

Dependant Care FSA contribution

Paid parental leave

Career growth with educational support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for its Medical/Surgical unit. Under RN or LPN supervision, you will provide personalized patient care to help patients achieve their highest wellness, including vital signs, meals, hygiene, mobility, and transport.

This role offers a path to growth, hands-on training, and a strong teamwork culture with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio and meaningful patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in healthcare program preferred.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and accurately document in the electronic medical record system.
• Assist with patient needs: meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport.
• Provide clerical support as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Mobility assistance

Clerical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in healthcare program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Position Details

• Mercy Hospital Washington
• Position: Patient Care Associate (PCA)
• Department: Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Shift: Shifts Vary | PRN

Benefits

• Career growth with educational assistance toward nursing degrees
• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• Monthly $100 contribution to Dependent Care FSA (eligible employees)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match from day one
• PTO accrual starts immediately — including volunteer time off
• Competitive salary

About the Department

Join our 30-bed Medical/Surgical Unit caring for patients with:

• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Oncology
• Urinary tract infections
• Dehydration
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Wounds
• Post-operative care

We maintain a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio supported by dedicated Patient Care Associates.

Our team values teamwork, accountability, and creating a strong sense of belonging.

Position Overview

Under the guidance of an RN or LPN, the Patient Care Associate plays a vital role in providing individualized patient care to help patients reach their highest wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and accurately document in the electronic medical record system
• Assist with patient needs: meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, mobility, and transport
• Provide clerical support as needed

Growth Opportunity: Advance your career to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and beyond!

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Additional Duties:

• Phlebotomy and blood culture collection
• Enteral feeding administration
• Wound care
• IV and Foley catheter removal
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning

Training Program Accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program with comprehensive hands-on experience 175-hour training for those without prior experience, completed within 90 days of hire

BLS certification required within 1 month of hire

Complete PCA competencies within 3 months

Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required CNA/CPTC certification or enrollment in a healthcare career program preferred

No prior experience necessary

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; flexibility to bend, kneel, squat, and reach

Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.